Meet Vern
Certified Business Advisor, Board Member

A skilled manager and trainer. Former military, adaptable, quickly adjusts to steep learning curves. Core competencies: proven leadership, coaching, supervision, public speaking, and network organizing. Talented professional with a diverse occupational suite of experiences.

With years of expertise in financial markets as a financial advisor and the business world, Vern brings a wealth of knowledge and success stories to the table. Most recently, he's served as an experienced certified business advisor, regional business incubator director, consultant, and entrepreneurial mindset learning facilitator, he has dedicated much of his career to supporting minority, women, and veteran-owned startups and small businesses.

His extensive experience in providing startup assistance and owner support has helped numerous entrepreneurs turn their ideas into thriving ventures. From guiding through business plans to offering strategic advice, Vern is a skilled and trusted partner in the journey toward success.

Beyond his role as a business advisor, Vern is also the founder and owner of a digital technology company. This venture offers managed digital agency services, ensuring businesses stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Broad proficiencies in adult classroom education in the area of financial capability training in community-based organizations and mixed-income housing environments and the use of technology and internet-based e-learning methods. Experienced in community engagement and learning presentation. Has client-facing consultative sales and workforce development experience. CBA® is a graduate-level certification program, implemented by graduate-level professors using graduate school standards in both course development and grading. The certification provides assurance to clients that CBA® graduates have the business skills, competency and knowledge to effectively counsel, guide and inform entrepreneurs.